Conference "Inspiring Digital Futures: Higher Education with the TikTok Generation"
Date: 02.04.2025
Lecture / presentation
Format: online
Event Fee: Free
Organizer(s):
Open University (UK)
Keynote by Dr. Achala Gupta: The rapid digitalisation of education, intensified by the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools such as language learning models (LLMs), has profoundly disrupted teaching and learning in higher education (HE). With insights from a British Educational Research Association (BERA)-funded project, this keynote examines the transformative potential and challenges of GenAI in HE. While these tools provide opportunities to broaden access to diverse knowledge sources and enhance graduates’ digital skills, they also pose significant risks. These include the disruption of quality assurance processes, the erosion of principles fostering critical and creative thinking, and the homogenisation of learning experiences based on inequitable assumptions. Furthermore, disciplinary differences shape perspectives on GenAI, reflecting variations in teaching practices, industry links, and assessment methods. This talk will propose actionable strategies, including the formulation of clear institutional policies and the revitalisation of academic integrity education, to ensure GenAI supports equitable, innovative, and ethical educational futures.
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